City of Lincoln/Lancaster County, NE is hiring: Sports Fields Supervisor in Linc

Salary: $27.33 - $36.45 Hourly
Location : Lincoln, NE
Job Type: Full time/probationary or status
Job Number: 202500605
Department: Parks and Recreation Department
Division: Parks
Opening Date: 09/23/2025
Closing Date: 10/5/2025 11:59 PM Central

Job Posting Information

Lincoln Parks and Recreation is looking for a Sports Fields Supervisor to keep our outdoor athletic fields in championship condition and games running smoothly. If you're ready to combine leadership, organization, and a love for sports, this role offers the chance to make a real difference, both on and off the field. From scheduling games and tournaments to supervising staff and overseeing concessions, this role ensures our community has great places to play under the open sky

What You'll Do

• Coordinate the schedule of city outdoor sports fields for leagues, clubs, tournaments, schools, and community members.
• Oversee concessions at outdoor ballfield complexes (like Densmore and Lewis) from staffing to inventory.
• Manage budgets, expenses, and revenue tied to outdoor field use and concessions.
• Keep fields game-ready by working with ballfield maintenance staff to ensure safe, well-kept turf, diamonds, and grounds.
• Build partnerships with organizations, leagues, and community groups that use our outdoor facilities.

Why You'll Love It

• You'll play a central role in shaping community sports and recreation in Lincoln.
• You'll be part of a collaborative, supportive team that values both hard work and good humor.
• Professional development opportunities to grow your skills and career.
• The satisfaction of knowing you've created spaces where teamwork, milestones, and memories happen.

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent supplemented by college-level coursework in recreation, physical education or related field plus two years of experience working with people of all age groups in a recreational setting involving athletic program and staff supervision; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.

Hours:
Full-Time Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30 with evenings & weekends as needed.
To be eligible for insurance benefits, employees must work at least 30 hours per week.

To be eligible for the retirement plan, employees must work at least 20 hours per week.

Temporary, seasonal, and unclassified employees are not eligible for benefits.
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APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTTo successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission.

• 1. This application is hand scored.
• 2. ALL questions must be fully answered to receive full credit.
• 3. "See Resume", or answers such as "See ___" are not acceptable responses and will not receive full credit.
• 4. Copied/Pasted answers will not receive full credit.
• 5. ALL employers and education referred to in answers must be listed in the Work History and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive full credit.
• 6. I understand I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application.
• 7. I Acknowledge that I have read and understand each of the above statements.

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Please indicate if you have college-level coursework in the following areas:

• Recreation or Sports Management
• Marketing
• Statistics, Finance, or Business
• Human Development, Psychology, or Leadership
• None listed

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Do you have experience working with people in a recreational or athletic field setting?

• No experience
• Less than one year
• 1 to 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• More than 4 years

04

If yes, list the employer(s) where you acquired the experience AND describe the types of programs or field activities you supervised or facilitated. If no, enter N/A.
05

Do you have experience supervising staff in a sports field or athletics environment?

• No experience
• Less than one year
• 1 to 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• More than 4 years

06

If yes, list the employer(s) and describe your supervisory responsibilities (e.g., scheduling, training, managing field staff). If no, enter N/A.
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Do you have experience recruiting, coordinating, or engaging volunteers or community partners for athletic programs or sports field activities?

• No experience
• Single project/program
• Multiple projects/programs
• Multiple projects/programs over 2+ years

08

If yes, list the employer(s) and describe your experience. If no, enter N/A.
09

Do you have experience working as part of a team in a sports field or athletics program setting?

• No experience
• Participated as a team member
• Led a team
• Led multiple teams

10

If yes, list the employer(s) and describe your experience. If no, enter N/A.
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Do you have experience developing and implementing new athletics programs or field-based activities?

• No
• Yes

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If yes, list the employer(s) and describe your experience, including types of sports and activities. If no, enter N/A.
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Do you have experience promoting athletics programs, leagues, or events?

• No experience
• Yes

14

If yes, list the employer(s) and describe your experience (e.g., marketing, social media, flyers, outreach). If no, enter N/A.
15

Do you have experience using web-based registration systems for athletic programs or field reservations?

• No experience
• Yes

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If yes, list the employer(s) and describe your experience. If no, enter N/A.
Required Question